Match Prediction: Cloud9 - Bilibili Gaming | LoL

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Bilibili Gaming Will win

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As part of the Bracket Stage Mid-Season Invitational 2023, we've put together a betting tip on Cloud9 vs Bilibili Gaming. The showdown between East and West comes full circle with the LCS and LPL.

Perhaps we will get a surprising result and the representatives of the Western League of Legends will take on a more serious opponent, at least on paper.

We will examine what the teams are like, how they have played in domestic leagues and the international arena, and who will win the match in the end.

Let's begin.

Bilibili Gaming uniforms

The analysis of the match Bilibili Gaming - Cloud9 will begin with the analysis of the game form of the representatives of LPL. In this match they will play from a position of strength, being the favourites.

The odds for Bilibili Gaming to win are around 1.3. The best "worst" score so far among the residents of the eastern regions.

There is, however, nothing to be surprised about. Bilibili Gaming look very cheerful in the new season and thanks to their play they have earned this status. But last season it was hard to imagine such a situation, because the BBG were not much more than a middle class team.

That all changed after the summer transfer in China. At that time the team was significantly strengthened.

The line-up of Bilibili Gaming: Bin, XUN, Yagao, Elk, ON.

Yagao has taken the game to a new level with his arrival on the centre stage. This was evident in all championships, be it the LPL Home League or an international stage like the Mid-Season Invitational, but first things first.

Before entering MSI 2023, Bilibili Gaming had their best season in the club's history. The team finished second at LPL Spring 2023, having done a near titanic job in games against RNG, Weibo, OMG and EDward Gaming.

Second place at LPL Spring 2023 gave Bilibili Gaming a chance to qualify for London, but only for the Play-In stage. However, this was no obstacle for China's top-2 team.

At the Mid-Season Invitational 2023, Bilibili Gaming qualified for the Play-In Stage by losing one card. On their way to the Bracket Stage BBG defeated Rainbow7 and Golden Guardians.

The most popular Bilibili Gaming champions

Top Line: Renekton (7 games, 71% wins), KSante (7 games, 85% wins), Sion (4 games, 100% wins)
Jungle: Wukong (5 games, 100% wins)
Centre Line: Ahri (3 matches, 100% wins).
Gunner: Zeri (2 games, 100% wins), Aphelios (2 games, 100% wins).
Sappers: Lulu (2 games, 100% wins), Rakan (2 games, 100% wins).

Bilibili Gaming is a serious force that will be fighting for top spots at MSI 2023, not to mention a first round win against Cloud9. If you believe BBG can beat the best team in America, bet on BBG to win at odds in the region of 1.3.

We will talk about Cloud9 and their performance.

Cloud9's form

Cloud9 will oppose Bilibili Gaming in the first round of the Bracket Stage. They will, as is not hard to guess, play in underdog status.

Bookmakers give odds of 3.5 to win C9. Although the gap is large, Cloud9 still have the best chance of all the representatives of the West in the first round of the Bracket Stage.

North America's best team is behind due to the serious rise of China and the overall level of play in those regions. C9 are not far behind their future rivals in terms of performance.

Cloud9 reached the tournament by winning the championship at LCS Spring 2023. C9 played 14-4 in the group stage of the home league before heading into the play-offs in first place.

Already in the main phase Cloud9 showed why they were and still are the best team in North America. The Clou9s went on to win the LCS Spring 2023 Play-Off with a 3-1 win over CLG (who left the LCS stage) and FlyQuest with a 3-0 win. In the grand final, Cloud9 played against not the most expected opponent, Golden Guardians. In that tournament, however, C9 didn't care who they played and C9 won 3-1.

Composition of Cloud9: Fudge, Blaber, EMENES, Berserker, Zven.

Cloud9's roster consists of the top members of the competitive scene with a lot of experience in tournaments of this level. Fudge and Blaber were the most prominent of Cloud9's previous roster, having made the Top-5 in 2021.

However, it was EMENES who shone during the season. The South Korean legionnaire C9 has shown his mettle, displaying the best of the South Korean players.

Cloud9's most popular champions

Top line: KSante (3 matches, 100% wins).
Jungle: Maokai (5 matches, 100% wins).
Centre Line: Yone, KSante, Jayce, LeBlanc, Tristana, Oriana, Sylas (1 game each, losing only to KSante).
Shooter: Varus (3 games, 100% wins).
Support: Heimerdinger (2 matches, 100% wins), Soraka (2 matches, 100% wins).

As mentioned above, Cloud9 are the West's main hope in the first round of the Bracket Stage. If you're ready to believe in their success against Yagao and company - pick the winner of the match with odds in the region of 3.5.

Cloud9 - Bilibili Gaming head-to-head history

The teams have not previously played each other in official matches. This match is a debut experience for both sides.

C9 vs Bilibili Gaming

I recommend staying pragmatic and not taking any risks in the early rounds. China is stronger than America and therefore Bilibili Gaming is stronger than Cloud9.

On top of that, Bilibili Gaming have already played MSI 2023 and experienced the tournament, which considering the level of players is a big plus. However, Cloud9 should not be buried without honours. BBG lost the Golden Guardians card, which means C9 can pick up a card or even two.

Bottom line: Bilibili Gaming 3-1.